2003 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 GMC Tahoe. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 GMC Tahoe problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 17,934 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 GMC Tahoe.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2003 gmc tahoe. Speedometer quit working while on the highway. *tr
Tl* - the contact's vehicle registers 1/8 of a tank of gas when tank is empty. There are no warnings given to indicate that the vehicle is out of gas. The dealer has replaced the level sensor twice. The vehicle continues to have the same problem. The vehicle has always been in park when it is…
My 2003 chevrolet tahoe has been having problems with the speedometer. When it is cold, and i start the car up in the morning, the speedometer jumps up, and says the speed is about 10 mph. Once i start driving, it quickly jumps up in excess of 120 mph, and off the charts. Then when coming back down…
When driving around corners,mild to severe,vehicle started making a clicking noise they stated it was in the steering shaft would order new part .4to6weeks to recieve was not a safty issue ok to drive.this vehicle has become more difficult to drive by the day.a wind gust tosses it all over the…
Other GMC Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Tahoe?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Tahoe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 GMC Tahoe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.